Virtus.pro have officially placed Evgenii Lebedev (FL1T) and Petr Bolyshev (fame) on the transfer list, continuing a dramatic overhaul of their Counter-Strike 2 roster after a disastrous start to the 2026 season. The organization confirmed the decision in a public statement:
After discussions, the club’s management concluded that changes to the roster were necessary. The club is open to considering transfer offers for both players.
The move comes just ten days after Ilya Zalutskiy (Perfecto) was also benched, signaling not a partial adjustment — but a complete reset.
The end of the Rio core
FL1T and fame were among the last remaining pieces of Virtus.pro’s golden chapter — the squad that lifted the IEM Rio Major trophy under the Outsiders banner in 2022. FL1T had been part of the lineup since October 2021, while fame joined in 2022 and, at just 22 years old, was still viewed as a long-term asset for the organization. Their removal marks the definitive end of the Major-winning core.
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0–5 in 2026: collapse before the rebuild
Virtus.pro’s 2026 campaign has been nothing short of catastrophic:
- 0–5 in series
- Early exits at BLAST Bounty
- Elimination from CCT Season 3 EU S13
- Last place at local LAN Exort Cataclysm after losses to RUSTEC and WW
The organization had already announced a “temporary pause” to find an “optimal” lineup earlier this month. Now, that process has turned into a full-scale rebuild.
VRS ranking wiped out
With FL1T, fame, and Perfecto all benched, Virtus.pro effectively lose their Valve Regional Standings points. The team sat 93rd in the world with 981 VRS points — a position offering little competitive leverage in invites. While technically damaging, the ranking loss may accelerate the rebuild rather than hinder it.
Focus shifts to VP.Prodigy core
The rebuild is expected to revolve around the VP.Prodigy trio:
- Vladimir Krasikov (b1st)
- Vadim Arkov (tO0RO)
- Dmitriy Martinov (ProbLeM, coach)
At the moment, they represent the only confirmed active members of the CS2 division.
Community reaction: relief, frustration, speculation
The announcement quickly ignited discussion across social media. Some fans viewed the move as overdue:
Good for both players and org. FL1T tier 1 player.
Others questioned the strategic direction:
Odds on Virtus buying a new roster now they have no VRS or are they gonna run the gauntlet?
There was also heavy sarcasm aimed at the organization’s wording — particularly the phrase “possibility” regarding future transfers — while others speculated about potential pickups, including links to BetBoom’s core or academy promotions. And among certain fans, relief was visible:
YAYYYYYYYYY FL1T AND FAME SAVED.
The split reaction reflects the uncertainty surrounding VP’s identity moving forward.
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What comes next?
Virtus.pro now stand at a crossroads. With their Major-winning core dismantled, their VRS ranking gone, and no confirmed five-man lineup, the organization faces one of the most radical resets in its CS history. Whether they build around youth, buy an established roster, or attempt a hybrid rebuild will define their trajectory in 2026. One thing is certain: the Outsiders era is officially over.
